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NAMM's Believe in Music Week Announces Matching Donation Program to Benefit and Advance Music-Making

NAMM Chair Chris Martin leads call for industry participation, rally to match donations to twelve music-making service organizations

The NAMM Foundation Announces $539,500 in Grants to 26 Music-Making Programs

Grants support the mission of the organization to serve music-making around the world.

Make Music Winter Returns on December 21

Tenth anniversary of free, participatory musical celebrations on the Winter Solstice.
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Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results

An aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts activities

The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and Into the Future

National coalition urges preserving music education as mandated, and as vital lifeline for students and communities
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The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 754 School Districts and 148 Individual Schools in 21st Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition

754 school districts and 148 schools receive Best Community for Music Education recognition.
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2020 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 754 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
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2020 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

Congratulations to the 148 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation! An SMMA Award is an opportunity for an individual school (public, private, parochial or charter) to be acknowledged for its commitment to music education. It is a "school-only" distinction awarded as part of the Best Communities for Music Education program.
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The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.
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The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to 28 Music-Making Programs

Grants support the mission of the organization to serve music-making around the world.

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